Decision details

The Committee received a report which set out the overall attainment in Lancashire schools at the end of Key Stage 4 in 2016 based on provisional data not yet validated. The results have been analysed at district level and showed progress over the past three years.

It was confirmed that the published information would be mapped against the indices of deprivation and free school meals (FSM) data. 

It was highlighted to members that the reporting on performance would be changing this year to the new measures: 'Attainment 8' and 'Progress 8'. The results tables included information based on Lancashire against the North West and the total from state-funded schools nationally.

A general discussion took place on the new measures outlined in the report.  Concerns were expressed around the skills agenda and pathways to work.  But members felt that this was also an opportunity for an open discussion to be held. 

Resolved: That;

1. The report and comments from the Committee be noted
2. A further report be presented to Committee in March on the new Key Stage 4 reporting model and potential impact on the curriculum